Booking:

It is recommended that you book well in advance
(at least a month or two) ahead of time. The total amount due will be based
on the number of days you wish to stay with your accommodation being paid
in cash on arrival at the village. It is important to note that there is
a limit of six visitors to Naroro at any time so we cannot guarantee that
there will be places available if you are already in Fiji. There is a deposit
payable to secure your Fiji holidays booking.

Image right: Naroro as seen from the top of the
historic Tavuni Hill

The initial communication leading up to a firm booking will be made via email
on this web site
(naroro@fiji-bure.com)or
by completing the on-line enquiry form.
Once your confirmation has been received by fijibure.com we will fax or email
you a confirmation booking slip which will provide details of taxi pick-ups
and confirm the dates of your stay.

Accommodation and food costs:

The costs of accommodation, inclusive of meals, at Naroro
are well below budget costs at recognised hotels - namely F$80 per adult
per day and F$40 per day for children under 13 years of age. (eg a family
of four with two adults is just F$240 per day inclusive of all meals, washing
and (where applicable) baby sitting). There is a non-refundable, upfront
booking fee.

The bedrooms (right) are at the famous Tavuni Fort overlooking the village
of Naroro.

Clothing:

Basic - thongs, shorts, t-shirts, open necked shirts, traditional Fijian
dress, sarong, be modest while in the village
area. Bring your bikinis but keep them for swimming away from
the village - Fijians are modest and religious (there is a Roman Catholic
and Methodist Church in the village and an excellent choir) and will be offended
if scanty clothing is worn in public in their village. Do NOT wear
hats in the village. The villagers would welcome any second hand clothes
that you bring for distribution during your holidays in Fiji among
the less-advantaged there.

Image right: View of the Sigatoka river and Naroro
from the guest house at Tavuni Fort.

Health:

If you are on medicine ensure that you have enough supplies to cover the
entire length of your stay at Naroro. The nearest pharmacy is at Sigatoka
- about 5 minutes drive from Naroro. Fijians usually practice traditional
medicine for dealing with their own ailments.

There are also no poisonous snakes on Viti Levu, however, it is recommended
that you take some insect deterrent with you to Naroro.

The pure air and water at Naroro Village is cleaner and fresher than anywhere
in the western world. Water is tapped direct from the river springs and can
be drunk without any danger.

Entertainment:

Activities:

The villagers:

You will find that most of the villagers are inter-related in some way so
be very careful not to inadvertently offend someone by speaking negatively
about another villager who might be related to that person.

Adventures:

Naroro is located right next door to the famous historical site of Tavuni
Hill - your host, Sirelli, manages the tours given to tourists arriving by
bus.

There
is no shortage of unique adventures for you to plan and enjoy. Remember
to take your digital camera and lots of memory or film - even if it is
just to capture the villagers at play, the rising or setting sun from the
top of Tavuni Hill... consider bringing a notebook computer so that you can
keep downloading pictures. Some visitors have taken over 500 digital images
on a three day stay!

The adventures that you will experience and the hospitality that you receive
from the villagers will remain with you forever.

Gifts:

Practical gifts are always welcomed by the villagers and their children but
are entirely optional and not expected. Simple things like a bag of balloons
will bring large smiles to the faces of the village kids, a small bag of
second hand clothes for the children and adults are a winner. There is absolutely
no need to feel that you have to bring gifts - you are not expected to -
but they would be appreciated.

Don't forget to bring 2kg of powdered Kava with you as a ceremonial gift
to be given to the villagers on your arrival.

Children:

The experience of previous visitors to Naroro is that your kids will have
the best holiday of their lives. From the moment you arrive the natural
friendliness and curiosity of the youngsters in the village will entertain
and play with your children. It is highly likely you won't see them most
of the time you are at Naroro (or outside school hours).

Theft:

Theft is unheard of at Naroro. Tourists visiting the village have had no
problems despite leaving money and valuables openly visible to villagers.
It is recommended that you do not flaunt your comparative wealth and keep
money and valuables in your luggage in your house at Naroro.